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A distinctive way of speaking or pronouncing a language
“Young Frank, in particular, has a classic southern accent and pronunciation.”
A special or particular emphasis
“There was a mismatch between theory and understanding, when the accent should have been on continuous learning.”
A distinct emphasis given to a syllable or word in speech by stress or pitch
“TO-mah-to, they called them in Calcutta, with the accent on the first syllable, making no distinction between singular or plural.”
A mark on a letter, typically a vowel, to indicate pitch, stress, or vowel quality
“The acute accent on the letter e is used in various French words.”
A particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group
Language as a system rather than language in use, including the formal rules, structures, and limitations of language
Things which extraneous or not essential
That which is heard by one's ears
To place an emphasis or stress on
“Accent the last syllable in the following words.”
To highlight, or to make more noticeable or prominent
“The golden leaves of autumn accent the colors of the rocky walls.”
Be dramatic
To say or utter words vocally
To furnish with accessories
To become or make more intense
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